Species that are considered uncertain risk need a more in-depth assessment beyond the Risk Summary to better define the species’ risk to U.S. environments.
Australoheros facetus is a South American cichlid that has been introduced outside of its native range multiple times, often as part of the ornamental trade. It has been studied frequently in its introduced range in Portugal and Spain, but no consensus has been reached on the impacts of A. facetus there or elsewhere outside the native range. More study is needed. Climate match for the U.S. is high overall, with southern regions most at risk. Overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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